THE Women’s World Cup has gotten off to a thrilling start – and now spectators are eagerly awaiting the knockout stage.
In the final game of the group stage, two-time champions Germany were knocked out after failing to beat South Korea.
Elsewhere, England’s Lionesses stormed through Group D, winning every game in style.
Norway, Spain, Japan and Switzerland have also made it through to the last-16 of the Women’s World Cup.
Defending champions USA just managed to qualify for the knockout stages following a 0-0 draw with Portugal.
One of the host nations, Australia, managed to qualify, while New Zealand crashed out in the group stage.
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Women’s World Cup knockout round fixtures and results:
Last-16 fixtures:
Saturday, August 5
- Switzerland v Spain – 6am BST
- Japan v Norway – 9am BST
Sunday, August 6
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- Netherlands v South Africa – 3am BST
- Sweden v United States – 10am BST
Monday, August 7
- England v Nigeria – 8:30am BST
- Australia v Denmark – 11:30am BST
Tuesday, August 8
- France v Morocco – 8:30am BST
- Colombia v Jamaica – 11:30am BST
Quarter-finals
Friday, August 11
- Round of 16 one winner vs Round of sixteen three winner – 2am BST
- Round of 16 two winner vs Round of 16 four winner – 8:30am BST
Saturday, August 12
- Round of 16 five winner vs Round of 16 seven – 8am BST
- Round of 16 six winner vs Round of 16 eight winner – 11:30am BST
Semi-finals
Tuesday, August 15
- Winner of Quarter Final 1 vs Winner of Quarter Final 2 (Eden Park) at 9am BST
Wednesday, August 16
- Winner of Quarter Final 3 vs Winner of Quarter Final 4 – 11am BST
Third place play-off
Saturday, August 19
- Third place play-off – Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2 – 9am BST
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Sunday, August 20
- Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 – 11am BST
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
